International Students
The University of Ottawa is Canada's university.
With 38,000 students originating from more than 150 countries, our University is a vibrant, cosmopolitan community that studies and celebrates in both English and French. We would be happy to welcome you.
Learn more
Download the
International Viewbook and
Pamphlet to learn more about international studies at uOttawa.
Apply now
Complete and print the
Application form for undergraduate programs. More instructions are provided in the form itself which is specifically for International Applicants.
The process
Find out
how to apply, what to do once you arrive in Canada.
What you need to know
Important information on permits and their renewal, health care, working and driving in Canada, contacts, University services, banking and Canadian holidays.
Have more questions? Contact Us.
Pre-arrival guide
Details on
what to do after receiving your offer of Admission, immigration, financial matters, payments, course registration, what to bring-everything to help you start right.
Important note to all International Students : You cannot obtain a study permit based on special-student status (which implies part-time studies). Therefore, you must already hold a study permit before applying as a special student.
Learn more about special students.